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Food and drink across East Anglia
The East of England is a region where flavour feels close to the source. Fertile countryside, a long coastline and a strong community of growers, makers and chefs shape a food scene that’s both high quality and down to earth. Expect seasonal menus, great pubs, independent cafés and restaurants that make the most of what’s local, plus street food and markets for more casual bites. Seafood plays its part too, with coastal classics and ingredients that arrive fresh, alongside inland specialities from farms, dairies and small producers. If you like browsing, farmers’ markets and food festivals offer a chance to meet the people behind what you’re eating and stock up on things you’ll wish you’d taken home more of. Drinks are equally strong, with microbreweries, cider producers, distilleries and a growing number of vineyards offering tastings and relaxed days out. You’ll also find low and no options becoming more common, from kombucha to thoughtfully made soft drinks. Whether you plan a food-led escape or just want to eat well between adventures, this is a region that consistently delivers.
Top Eat + Drink Attractions
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing… Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms… Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
Flint Vineyard
RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF QUALITY. One of England’s most exciting new wineries. Making exceptional… RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF QUALITY. One of England’s most exciting new wineries. Making exceptional…
Flint Vineyard
RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF QUALITY. One of England’s most exciting new wineries. Making exceptional…
Eat + Drink Events
Breakfast Club with Live Jazz
Date: 12th Apr - 22nd Nov 2026
Start your Sunday morning on a smooth note with the soulful tunes of our resident jazz band. Start your Sunday morning on a smooth note with the soulful tunes of our resident jazz band.
Classic Ibiza
Date: 1st Aug - 1st Aug 2026
An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the 32-piece Urban Soul… An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the 32-piece Urban…
Father's Day
Date: 21st Jun - 21st Jun 2026
Dads deserve a treat too! Enjoy a hearty roast with the family, plus a complimentary pint for dads. Dads deserve a treat too! Enjoy a hearty roast with the family, plus a complimentary pint for…
Retro & Vintage Market
Date: 30th May - 30th May 2026
On Saturday 30 May we’ll be welcoming vintage traders, resellers & performers to the East Point… On Saturday 30 May we’ll be welcoming vintage traders, resellers & performers to the East…
Eat + Drink Businesses
The Fludyers Hotel
The Fludyers Hotel is a vibrant hotel and restaurant located on the Suffolk coast just yards from… The Fludyers Hotel is a vibrant hotel and restaurant located on the Suffolk coast just yards…
The Fludyers Hotel
The Fludyers Hotel is a vibrant hotel and restaurant located on the Suffolk coast just yards from…
The Dales Country House Hotel
Probable late Victorian and built as local rectory, subsequently was commandeered as a military… Probable late Victorian and built as local rectory, subsequently was commandeered as a…
The Dales Country House Hotel
Probable late Victorian and built as local rectory, subsequently was commandeered as a military…
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk…
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast
The Crown in Stoke by Nayland
Welcome to our traditional village pub with rooms situated in the heart of Constable country,… Welcome to our traditional village pub with rooms situated in the heart of Constable country,…
The Crown in Stoke by Nayland
Welcome to our traditional village pub with rooms situated in the heart of Constable country,…
Top Eat + Drink Itineraries
Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its medieval… Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its…
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the perfect… If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the…
Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and well-preserved… Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and…
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Feast in the Park
Date: 8th Aug - 9th Aug 2026
From seafood to sweet treats, burritos to burgers, Holkham is looking forward to welcoming back… From seafood to sweet treats, burritos to burgers, Holkham is looking forward to welcoming…
The Fludyers Hotel
The Fludyers Hotel is a vibrant hotel and restaurant located on the Suffolk coast just yards from… The Fludyers Hotel is a vibrant hotel and restaurant located on the Suffolk coast just yards…
The Fludyers Hotel
The Fludyers Hotel is a vibrant hotel and restaurant located on the Suffolk coast just yards from…
Date: 21st Jun - 21st Jun 2026
Dads deserve a treat too! Enjoy a hearty roast with the family, plus a complimentary pint for dads. Dads deserve a treat too! Enjoy a hearty roast with the family, plus a complimentary pint for…
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.… St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated…
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.…
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